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Vegan Recipe: Pea Pesto Protein Pasta

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PEA PESTO PROTEIN PASTA

PEA PESTO PROTEIN PASTA

20mins
Serves 2/3

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces Tofu
  • Handful coriander
  • 6 ounces peas
  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 10 ounces pasta
  • 5 large chestnut mushrooms
  • Juice of a lemon
  • Handful broccoli
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp Italian herbs
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 3 ounces single soy cream
  • Vegan Parmesan (to taste)
  • 1 pepper, finely diced
  • 1 onion, finely diced

Directions

Step 1 Blend the tofu with the coriander, peas, and nutritional yeast, filling the blender halfway with water. Ensure it is completely smooth.

Step 2 Get the pasta cooking, then fry off the mushrooms with the lemon juice, then add the broccoli.

Step 3 Add a little water, then leave to steam. After 5 minutes add a knob of butter, allow to melt, then remove from pan.

Step 4 Fry off the pepper and onion in the same pan, then add the sauce once softened.

Step 5 Next, stir in the spices, with some salt and pepper, vegan parmesan and the soy cream.

Step 6 Add the pasta, veg and coat completely. Serve immediately with a squirt of lemon juice.

Recipe by www.vegandreas.com